Redeem App Store & iTunes Gift Cards and content codes

You can redeem gift cards to add credit to your Apple ID balance, and then use that credit to make purchases in the App Store, iTunes Store, or Apple Books, subscribe to Apple Music, or upgrade your iCloud storage.

Locate your redemption code

When you try to redeem a gift card, you'll be asked for the card's redemption code. Peel or gently scratch off the label on the back of the gift card to reveal a 16-digit code that starts with an X. If your code is damaged or illegible, contact Apple Support.

Promotional content codes might not have a sticker, might not be 16 digits, and might not start with an X.

If you have an older card, the number might appear in different places. Here are some examples:

If you want to use the camera in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to add your gift card, tap Use Camera. Make sure to follow the onscreen instructions to capture the redemption code.
If you're in certain countries or regions, or have an older card, you might have to enter the card manually: Tap "You can also enter your code manually," then follow the prompts.

Mac or PC

Open iTunes or the App Store.

In the App Store, sign in with your Apple ID, click your name or photo in the lower-left corner, then click Redeem Gift Card.
In iTunes, choose Account > Redeem from the menu bar at the top of your computer screen or at the top of the iTunes window, then sign in with your Apple ID.

If you want to use the camera in your computer to redeem your gift card, click Use Camera. Make sure to follow the onscreen instructions to capture the redemption code.
If you're in certain countries or regions, or have an older card, you might have to enter the card manually in the box under "You can also enter your code manually," then follow the prompts. Click Redeem when you're done.

You might be asked to redeem the card for months of service. If you don't select this option, the card redeems as Apple ID credit that's used each month until there isn't enough to cover your next month.

Learn more

Your Apple ID balance is used for each purchase that you make in any of the stores, including Apple Music subscriptions, and for iCloud storage, until it's gone. Learn how to view your Apple ID balance.

Some purchases might require that you have a credit card on file, even if you are using Apple ID credit to make the purchase.

If you received your App Store & iTunes Gift Card through email, click Redeem Now in the email to redeem the credit.

If you're trying to redeem an Apple Music promo code, the code must either match the type of membership that you already have, such as an individual promo code for an Individual membership, or you must sign up for Apple Music with the type of membership listed on the promo code.